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Tips for Your Next Hot Tub Date Night

Tips for Your Next Hot Tub Date Night

It’s Friday night. You promised that special someone a romantic date night but you’ve just sat in an hour of traffic and your back hurts. Getting gussied up to go out is the last thing you want to do. So skip the dinner and movie and head back to your Hot Spring hot tub for … Read More

The Art of Hot Tub Relaxation

The Art of Hot Tub Relaxation

Take Your Relaxation to a Whole New Level. Taking time to relax and destress is an important element of maintaining a balanced life. Being immersed in warm water has been proven to help you relax both physically and mentally, and even helps your body turn down the “fight or flight” response we have to stress. … Read More

Cardamom Fennel Scallops – Big Green Egg

Cardamom Fennel Scallops – Big Green Egg

INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1/2 teaspoon black or yellow mustard seeds 1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds 1 lb large sea scallops 4 medium sized cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 dried red cayenne chilies, stems discared, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1 tablespoon finely chopped … Read More

Smoky Meatball Subs – Traeger

Smoky Meatball Subs – Traeger

INGREDIENTS 1-1/2 lb ground beef 1 large egg 1/3 cup milk or buttermilk 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup dry seasoned bread crumbs or crushed croutons 1 tablespoon Traeger Cajun Rub 1/4 cup onion, finely minced 1 cloves garlic, finely minced 1-1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground 1 jar marinara sauce 4 qty. 6 inch … Read More

BLT Salad – Weber

BLT Salad – Weber

INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced shallot 1-1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1-1/2 pints cherry tomatoes, stemmed 1 large crusty sandwich roll, split 1-2 medium heads butter lettuce 2-3 scallions (white … Read More

Bacon Cheeseburger Hotdogs – Big Green Egg

Bacon Cheeseburger Hotdogs – Big Green Egg

(Thank you to Big Green Egg & Justine for this recipe) INGREDIENTS 8 good-quality all-beef hot dogs 8 cobblestone bread co. Spud Dogs drizzle of ketchup drizzle of mustard chopped fresh parsley CHEESEBURGER MIXTURE INGREDIENTS 6 strips of bacon, diced 1 pound ground beef 1-14 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon … Read More

Traegered Lasagna – Traeger

Traegered Lasagna – Traeger

INGREDIENTS 9 Lasagna Noodles 1-1/4 lb Bulk Italian Sausage 3/4 lb Spicy Italian Sausage 1 medium red onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 (15 oz.) Cans Crushed Tomatoes 2 (4 oz.) Cans Tomato Paste 2/3 cup chicken stock 3 tablespoon 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced, divided use 2 teaspoon fresh basil 3/4 teaspoon ground … Read More

Orange-Fennel Shrimp over Watercress – Weber

Orange-Fennel Shrimp over Watercress – Weber

MARINADE INGREDIENTS grated zest of 2 orange 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon ground fennel seed 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper OTHER INGREDIENTS 1-1/2 pounds large shrimp (21/30 count), peeled and deveined, tails left on 2 cups watercress leaves and tender … Read More

Stuffed Caprese Chicken Sandwich – Big Green Egg

Stuffed Caprese Chicken Sandwich – Big Green Egg

(Thank you to Big Green Egg & Becky Hardin for this recipe) INGREDIENTS 2 cups balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons honey 4 large boneless ksinless chicken breasts salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste 4 large slices of tomatoes 8 small slices of fresh whole milk mozzarella 8 large leaves of fresh basil 4 hamburger buns … Read More

Sticky Teriyaki Pork & Pineapple Skewers – Traeger

Sticky Teriyaki Pork & Pineapple Skewers – Traeger

INGREDIENTS 1 lb pork sirloin cubes, each about 1 inch by 1 inch 1/2 thick fresh pineapple, cored and cut into bite-size chunks 1 cup traeger carne asada marinade, or your favorite teriyaki marinade 6 large scallions, trimmed, pale and light green parts cut into 1 inch lengths 6 8-inch wooden skewers PREPARATION Thread a … Read More